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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 512.18 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 512.18 and 205.36 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 512.18 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/512.18 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 512.18 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 105,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.75/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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