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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 515.34 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 515.34 and 207.68 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 515.34 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/515.34 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 515.34 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 107,023.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,023.23/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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