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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.67, 515.65 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.67, 515.65 and 207.88 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.67 : 515.65 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.67/515.65 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.67x = 515.65 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.67x = 107,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193.32/373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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