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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 525.16 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 525.16 and 205.89 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 525.16 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/525.16 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 525.16 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 108,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,124.82/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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