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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.86, 513.16 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.86, 513.16 and 206.07 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.86 : 513.16 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.86/513.16 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.86x = 513.16 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.86x = 105,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,746.88/371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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