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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 582.90 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 582.90 and 206.10 is: 309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 582.90 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/582.90 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 582.90 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 120,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,135.69/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.03

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