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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 511.95 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 511.95 and 205.20 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 511.95 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/511.95 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 511.95 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 105,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,049.58/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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