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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 513.18 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 513.18 and 206.08 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 513.18 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/513.18 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 513.18 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 105,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,757.74/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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