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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 500.15 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 500.15 and 205.12 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 500.15 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/500.15 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 500.15 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 102,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,591.91/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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