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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.49, 514.02 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.49, 514.02 and 206.71 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.49 : 514.02 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.49/514.02 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.49x = 514.02 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.49x = 106,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,252.56/372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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