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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 583.65 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 583.65 and 206.82 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 583.65 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/583.65 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 583.65 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 120,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,710.49/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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