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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 515 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 515 and 207.39 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 515 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/515 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 515 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 106,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,805.85/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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