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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 526.73 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 526.73 and 207.03 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 526.73 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/526.73 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 526.73 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 109,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,048.91/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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