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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 388.32 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 388.32 and 137.25 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 388.32 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/388.32 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 388.32 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 53,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,296.92/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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