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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 515.55 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 515.55 and 207.82 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 515.55 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/515.55 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 515.55 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 107,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,141.60/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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