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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 513.34 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 513.34 and 206.22 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 513.34 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/513.34 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 513.34 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 105,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,860.97/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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