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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 514.17 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 514.17 and 204.54 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 514.17 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/514.17 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 514.17 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 105,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,165.25/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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