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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 525.18 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 525.18 and 205.91 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 525.18 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/525.18 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 525.18 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 108,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,136.16/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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