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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 514.98 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 514.98 and 207.41 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 514.98 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/514.98 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 514.98 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 106,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,809.43/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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