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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 587.69 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 587.69 and 206.93 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 587.69 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/587.69 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 587.69 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 121,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,610.69/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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