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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 514.65 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 514.65 and 207.13 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 514.65 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/514.65 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 514.65 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 106,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,596.88/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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