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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 388.13 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 388.13 and 135.09 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 388.13 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/388.13 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 388.13 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 52,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,431.81/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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