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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 581.38 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 581.38 and 204.88 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 581.38 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/581.38 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 581.38 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 119,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,112.26/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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