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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 387.77 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 387.77 and 136.81 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 387.77 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/387.77 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 387.77 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 53,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050.13/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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