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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 514.73 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 514.73 and 207.23 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 514.73 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/514.73 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 514.73 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 106,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,665.44/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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