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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 525.53 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 525.53 and 206.17 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 525.53 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/525.53 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 525.53 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 108,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.89/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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