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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 514.10 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 514.10 and 206.76 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 514.10 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/514.10 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 514.10 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 106,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,294.28/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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