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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 387.89 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 387.89 and 135.41 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 387.89 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/387.89 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 387.89 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 52,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,522.08/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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