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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.95, 513.27 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.95, 513.27 and 206.15 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.95 : 513.27 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.95/513.27 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.95x = 513.27 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.95x = 105,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,811.89/371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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