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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.04 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.04 and 205.22 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.04 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.04 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.04 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 105,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,080.85/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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