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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 388.08 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 388.08 and 130.50 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 388.08 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/388.08 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 388.08 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 50,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644.44/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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