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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 583.83 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 583.83 and 206.51 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 583.83 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/583.83 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 583.83 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 120,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,563.81/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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