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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 526.47 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 526.47 and 206.85 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 526.47 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/526.47 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 526.47 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 108,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,896.65/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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