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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 515.54 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 515.54 and 207.84 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 515.54 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/515.54 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 515.54 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 107,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150.35/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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