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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 515.02 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 515.02 and 207.43 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 515.02 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/515.02 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 515.02 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 106,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,828.70/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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