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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.89, 581.72 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.89, 581.72 and 205.19 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.89 : 581.72 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.89/581.72 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.89x = 581.72 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.89x = 119,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,359.19/387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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