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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.53, 512.73 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.53, 512.73 and 205.75 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.53 : 512.73 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.53/512.73 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.53x = 512.73 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.53x = 105,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.15/371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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