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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.74 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.74 and 206.55 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.74 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.74 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.74 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 120,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,571.50/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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