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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 387.66 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 387.66 and 135.21 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 387.66 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/387.66 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 387.66 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 52,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417.47/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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