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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 513.40 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 513.40 and 206.22 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 513.40 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/513.40 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 513.40 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 105,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,873.35/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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