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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 512.78 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 512.78 and 205.76 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 512.78 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/512.78 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 512.78 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 105,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,509.61/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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