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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 516.33 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 516.33 and 206.11 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 516.33 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/516.33 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 516.33 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 106,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,420.78/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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