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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 526.04 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 526.04 and 206.54 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 526.04 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/526.04 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 526.04 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 108,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,644.64/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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