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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 513.93 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 513.93 and 206.62 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 513.93 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/513.93 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 513.93 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 106,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,188.22/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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