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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 526.41 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 526.41 and 206.80 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 526.41 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/526.41 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 526.41 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 108,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,857.92/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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