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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.97, 388.51 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.97, 388.51 and 133.93 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.97 : 388.51 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.97/388.51 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.97x = 388.51 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.97x = 52,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030.74/258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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