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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 512.72 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 512.72 and 205.75 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 512.72 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/512.72 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 512.72 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 105,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,492.14/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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