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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 513.66 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 513.66 and 206.43 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 513.66 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/513.66 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 513.66 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 106,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,035.05/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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