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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 512.10 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 512.10 and 205.31 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 512.10 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/512.10 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 512.10 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 105,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,140.53/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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