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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 511.74 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 511.74 and 205.08 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 511.74 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/511.74 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 511.74 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 104,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,947.64/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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