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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 513.09 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 513.09 and 206.02 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 513.09 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/513.09 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 513.09 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 105,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,706.00/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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