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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 526.80 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 526.80 and 207.09 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 526.80 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/526.80 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 526.80 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 109,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,095.01/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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