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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 513.54 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 513.54 and 206.34 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 513.54 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/513.54 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 513.54 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 105,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,963.84/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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