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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 526.99 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 526.99 and 207.22 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 526.99 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/526.99 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 526.99 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 109,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,202.87/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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