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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 388.35 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 388.35 and 137.04 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 388.35 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/388.35 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 388.35 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 53,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,219.48/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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