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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 582.54 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 582.54 and 206.14 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 582.54 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/582.54 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 582.54 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 120,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,084.80/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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