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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 512.29 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 512.29 and 205.44 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 512.29 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/512.29 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 512.29 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 105,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,243.19/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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