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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 512.97 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 512.97 and 205.92 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 512.97 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/512.97 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 512.97 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 105,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,630.78/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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