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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.51, 525.10 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.51, 525.10 and 205.85 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.51 : 525.10 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.51/525.10 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.51x = 525.10 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.51x = 108,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,090.81/380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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