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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.15 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.15 and 206.81 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.15 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.15 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.15 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 106,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,327.76/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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