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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 514.38 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 514.38 and 206.96 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 514.38 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/514.38 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 514.38 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 106,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,456.08/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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