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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 527.07 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 527.07 and 207.28 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 527.07 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/527.07 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 527.07 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 109,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,250.72/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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