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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 513.45 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 513.45 and 204.02 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 513.45 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/513.45 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 513.45 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 104,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,753.05/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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