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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 514.62 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 514.62 and 207.14 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 514.62 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/514.62 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 514.62 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 106,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,595.81/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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