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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 526.23 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 526.23 and 206.67 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 526.23 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/526.23 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 526.23 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 108,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,758.70/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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