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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 511.87 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 511.87 and 205.12 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 511.87 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/511.87 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 511.87 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 104,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,994.77/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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