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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 581.83 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 581.83 and 202.91 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 581.83 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/581.83 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 581.83 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 118,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,055.71/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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