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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 513.86 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 513.86 and 206.57 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 513.86 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/513.86 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 513.86 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 106,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,148.31/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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