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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 514.36 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 514.36 and 206.97 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 514.36 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/514.36 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 514.36 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 106,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,455.85/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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