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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 513.69 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 513.69 and 206.48 is: 284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 513.69 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/513.69 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 513.69 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 106,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,064.14/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.92

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