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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 514.23 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 514.23 and 206.85 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 514.23 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/514.23 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 514.23 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 106,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,368.48/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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