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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.83 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.83 and 206.59 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.83 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.83 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.83 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 106,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,151.32/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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