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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 515.03 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 515.03 and 207.44 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 515.03 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/515.03 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 515.03 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 106,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,835.51/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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