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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 513.11 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 513.11 and 206.03 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 513.11 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/513.11 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 513.11 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 105,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,712.46/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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