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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 511.84 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 511.84 and 205.12 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 511.84 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/511.84 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 511.84 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 104,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,988.62/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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