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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.41, 512.51 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.41, 512.51 and 205.61 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.41 : 512.51 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.41/512.51 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.41x = 512.51 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.41x = 105,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,374.62/371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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