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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 514.86 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 514.86 and 207.30 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 514.86 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/514.86 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 514.86 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 106,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730.48/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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