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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 512.62 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 512.62 and 205.70 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 512.62 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/512.62 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 512.62 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 105,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,445.93/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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