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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 512.15 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 512.15 and 205.34 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 512.15 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/512.15 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 512.15 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 105,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,161.29/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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