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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 526.34 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 526.34 and 206.75 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 526.34 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/526.34 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 526.34 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 108,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,818.95/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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