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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 513.29 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 513.29 and 206.15 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 513.29 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/513.29 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 513.29 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 105,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,814.99/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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