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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 514.91 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 514.91 and 207.33 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 514.91 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/514.91 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 514.91 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 106,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,755.25/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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