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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 513.98 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 513.98 and 206.66 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 513.98 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/513.98 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 513.98 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 106,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,218.07/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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