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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 388.37 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 388.37 and 135.38 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 388.37 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/388.37 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 388.37 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 52,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.84/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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