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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 514.92 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 514.92 and 207.34 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 514.92 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/514.92 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 514.92 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 106,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,763.51/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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