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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 514.70 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 514.70 and 207.19 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 514.70 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/514.70 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 514.70 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 106,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,642.24/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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