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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 388.36 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 388.36 and 137.22 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 388.36 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/388.36 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 388.36 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 53,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290.62/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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