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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 513.37 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 513.37 and 206.23 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 513.37 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/513.37 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 513.37 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 105,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,871.26/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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