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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 525.79 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 525.79 and 206.35 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 525.79 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/525.79 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 525.79 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 108,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,497.19/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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