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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 513.51 and 206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 513.51 and 206.33 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 513.51 = 206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/513.51 = 206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 513.51 × 206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 105,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,952.52/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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