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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 513.43 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 513.43 and 206.28 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 513.43 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/513.43 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 513.43 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 105,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,908.77/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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