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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 582.90 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 582.90 and 206.04 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 582.90 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/582.90 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 582.90 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 120,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,100.72/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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