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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 513.19 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 513.19 and 206.11 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 513.19 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/513.19 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 513.19 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 105,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,773.59/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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