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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 513.50 and 206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 513.50 and 206.33 is: 284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 513.50 = 206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/513.50 = 206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 513.50 × 206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 105,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948.02/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.72

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