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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 527.13 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 527.13 and 207.32 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 527.13 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/527.13 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 527.13 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 109,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,284.59/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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