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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.51, 512.66 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.51, 512.66 and 205.71 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.51 : 512.66 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.51/512.66 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.51x = 512.66 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.51x = 105,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,459.29/371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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