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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.63, 581.76 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.63, 581.76 and 205.16 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.63 : 581.76 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.63/581.76 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.63x = 581.76 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.63x = 119,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,350.97/387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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