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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 526.17 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 526.17 and 206.63 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 526.17 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/526.17 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 526.17 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 108,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,722.62/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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