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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 513.08 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 513.08 and 206.04 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 513.08 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/513.08 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 513.08 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 105,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,717.83/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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