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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 512.83 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 512.83 and 205.84 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 512.83 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/512.83 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 512.83 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 105,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,560.93/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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