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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 513.35 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 513.35 and 206.20 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 513.35 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/513.35 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 513.35 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 105,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,850.72/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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