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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 513.62 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 513.62 and 206.40 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 513.62 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/513.62 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 513.62 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 106,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011.17/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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