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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 525.95 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 525.95 and 206.46 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 525.95 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/525.95 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 525.95 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 108,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,586.60/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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