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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 512.09 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 512.09 and 205.30 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 512.09 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/512.09 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 512.09 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 105,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,133.62/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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