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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.13, 525.96 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.13, 525.96 and 206.47 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.13 : 525.96 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.13/525.96 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.13x = 525.96 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.13x = 108,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,593.93/381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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