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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 525.52 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 525.52 and 206.16 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 525.52 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/525.52 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 525.52 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 108,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,338.58/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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