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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 512.21 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 512.21 and 205.37 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 512.21 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/512.21 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 512.21 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 105,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,191.54/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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