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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.86, 388.25 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.86, 388.25 and 135.46 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.86 : 388.25 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.86/388.25 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.86x = 388.25 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.86x = 52,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589.73/258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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