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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 583.70 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 583.70 and 206.50 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 583.70 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/583.70 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 583.70 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 120,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,534.05/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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