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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 514.63 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 514.63 and 207.13 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 514.63 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/514.63 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 514.63 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 106,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,595.31/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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