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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 581.85 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 581.85 and 205.19 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 581.85 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/581.85 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 581.85 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 119,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,390.71/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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