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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 513.59 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 513.59 and 206.39 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 513.59 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/513.59 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 513.59 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 105,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,996.77/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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