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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 526.54 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 526.54 and 206.89 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 526.54 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/526.54 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 526.54 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 108,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,936.66/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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