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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 581.55 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 581.55 and 204.97 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 581.55 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/581.55 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 581.55 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 119,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,200.30/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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