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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 516.02 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 516.02 and 205.88 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 516.02 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/516.02 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 516.02 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 106,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,238.20/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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