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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 527.37 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 527.37 and 207.50 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 527.37 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/527.37 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 527.37 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 109,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,425.86/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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