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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 513.02 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 513.02 and 205.96 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 513.02 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/513.02 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 513.02 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 105,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,661.60/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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