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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 513.18 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 513.18 and 206.09 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 513.18 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/513.18 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 513.18 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 105,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,758.70/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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