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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 387.78 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 387.78 and 135.32 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 387.78 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/387.78 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 387.78 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 52,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,474.39/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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