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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 515.01 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 515.01 and 207.42 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 515.01 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/515.01 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 515.01 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 106,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,823.37/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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