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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.45, 515.40 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.45, 515.40 and 207.68 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.45 : 515.40 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.45/515.40 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.45x = 515.40 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.45x = 107,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,036.66/373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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