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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 513.91 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 513.91 and 206.64 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 513.91 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/513.91 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 513.91 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 106,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,195.13/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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