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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583.38 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583.38 and 206.67 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583.38 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583.38 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583.38 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 120,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,567.14/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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