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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 513.68 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 513.68 and 206.44 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 513.68 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/513.68 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 513.68 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 106,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,044.10/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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