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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 514.18 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 514.18 and 206.81 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 514.18 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/514.18 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 514.18 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 106,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,337.57/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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