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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 514.80 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 514.80 and 207.30 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 514.80 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/514.80 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 514.80 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 106,715.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,715.39/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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