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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 584.10 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 584.10 and 206.60 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 584.10 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/584.10 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 584.10 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 120,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,675.06/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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