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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 514.50 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 514.50 and 207.05 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 514.50 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/514.50 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 514.50 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 106,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,525.61/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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