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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 511.97 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 511.97 and 205.20 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 511.97 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/511.97 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 511.97 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 105,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,056.24/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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