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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 513.74 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 513.74 and 206.47 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 513.74 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/513.74 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 513.74 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 106,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,073.19/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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