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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 525.61 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 525.61 and 206.22 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 525.61 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/525.61 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 525.61 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 108,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,390.78/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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