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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.28 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.28 and 206.19 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.28 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.28 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.28 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 105,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,833.20/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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