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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.19, 513.64 and 206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.19, 513.64 and 206.41 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.19 : 513.64 = 206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.19/513.64 = 206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.19x = 513.64 × 206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.19x = 106,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,017.86/372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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