Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 526.69 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381.66, 526.69 and 207 is: 285.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381.66 : 526.69 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381.66/526.69 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381.66x = 526.69 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381.66x = 109,023.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,023.92/381.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285.66
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