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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.88 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.88 and 206.60 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.88 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.88 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.88 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 106,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,167.61/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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