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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.26, 583.19 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.26, 583.19 and 203.93 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.26 : 583.19 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.26/583.19 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.26x = 583.19 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.26x = 118,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,929.94/389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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