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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 513.60 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 513.60 and 206.39 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 513.60 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/513.60 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 513.60 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 106,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,003.19/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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