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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 514.81 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 514.81 and 215.73 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 514.81 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/514.81 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 514.81 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 111,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,059.96/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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