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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.90, 513.22 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.90, 513.22 and 206.11 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.90 : 513.22 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.90/513.22 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.90x = 513.22 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.90x = 105,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,778.74/371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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