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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 513.65 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 513.65 and 206.42 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 513.65 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/513.65 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 513.65 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 106,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,027.89/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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