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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 388.66 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 388.66 and 137.34 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 388.66 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/388.66 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 388.66 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 53,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378.22/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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