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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 526.56 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 526.56 and 206.91 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 526.56 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/526.56 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 526.56 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 108,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,950.53/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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