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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.82, 526.90 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.82, 526.90 and 207.16 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.82 : 526.90 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.82/526.90 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.82x = 526.90 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.82x = 109,152.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,152.09/381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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