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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.09, 514.87 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.09, 514.87 and 207.30 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.09 : 514.87 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.09/514.87 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.09x = 514.87 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.09x = 106,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,732.55/373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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