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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 581.46 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 581.46 and 205.20 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 581.46 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/581.46 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 581.46 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 119,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,315.59/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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