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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 514.52 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 514.52 and 207.09 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 514.52 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/514.52 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 514.52 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 106,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,551.95/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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