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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 388.26 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 388.26 and 137.03 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 388.26 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/388.26 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 388.26 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 53,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201.33/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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