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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 514.94 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 514.94 and 207.35 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 514.94 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/514.94 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 514.94 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 106,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,770.23/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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