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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 512.90 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 512.90 and 205.88 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 512.90 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/512.90 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 512.90 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 105,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,597.20/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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