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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 584.07 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 584.07 and 206.85 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 584.07 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/584.07 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 584.07 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 120,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,814.88/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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