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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 514.04 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 514.04 and 206.72 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 514.04 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/514.04 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 514.04 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 106,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258.75/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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