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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 515.05 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 515.05 and 205.19 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 515.05 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/515.05 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 515.05 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 105,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,683.11/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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