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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 514.81 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 514.81 and 207.28 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 514.81 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/514.81 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 514.81 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 106,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,709.82/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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