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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 512.20 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 512.20 and 205.38 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 512.20 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/512.20 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 512.20 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 105,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,195.64/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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