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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 526.01 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 526.01 and 206.51 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 526.01 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/526.01 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 526.01 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 108,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,626.78/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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