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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 513.46 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 513.46 and 206.27 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 513.46 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/513.46 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 513.46 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 105,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,910.36/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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