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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 512.06 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 512.06 and 205.29 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 512.06 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/512.06 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 512.06 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 105,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,120.80/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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