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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 514.66 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 514.66 and 207.16 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 514.66 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/514.66 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 514.66 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 106,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,616.97/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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