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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 511.88 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 511.88 and 205.16 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 511.88 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/511.88 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 511.88 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 105,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,013.72/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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