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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.87 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.87 and 205.14 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.87 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.87 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.87 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 105,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,005.01/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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