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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 513.22 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 513.22 and 206.13 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 513.22 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/513.22 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 513.22 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 105,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,790.04/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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