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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 513.06 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 513.06 and 206.00 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 513.06 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/513.06 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 513.06 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 105,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,689.72/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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