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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 512.68 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 512.68 and 205.71 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 512.68 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/512.68 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 512.68 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 105,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,465.68/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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