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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 527.05 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 527.05 and 207.27 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 527.05 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/527.05 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 527.05 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 109,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,237.98/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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