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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.44 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.44 and 206.83 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.44 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.44 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.44 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 108,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882.96/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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