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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.88 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.88 and 207.14 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.88 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.88 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.88 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 109,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,138.19/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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