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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 511.81 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 511.81 and 205.11 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 511.81 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/511.81 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 511.81 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 104,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,976.84/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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