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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 514.63 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 514.63 and 207.17 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 514.63 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/514.63 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 514.63 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 106,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,615.90/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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