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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 526.12 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 526.12 and 206.59 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 526.12 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/526.12 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 526.12 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 108,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,687.47/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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