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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.50 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.50 and 205.60 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.50 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.50 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.50 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 105,370
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,370/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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