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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.51, 556.76 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.51, 556.76 and 206.98 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.51 : 556.76 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.51/556.76 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.51x = 556.76 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.51x = 115,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,237.31/371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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