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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 512.97 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 512.97 and 205.93 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 512.97 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/512.97 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 512.97 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 105,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632.90/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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