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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.97, 527.12 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.97, 527.12 and 207.31 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.97 : 527.12 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.97/527.12 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.97x = 527.12 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.97x = 109,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,278.05/381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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