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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 583.11 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 583.11 and 206.07 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 583.11 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/583.11 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 583.11 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 120,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,161.48/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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