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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 513 and 205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 513 and 205.95 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 513 = 205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/513 = 205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 513 × 205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 105,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,654.27/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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