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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.86, 387.83 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.86, 387.83 and 136.85 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.86 : 387.83 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.86/387.83 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.86x = 387.83 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.86x = 53,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071.91/258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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