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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 515.70 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 515.70 and 207.92 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 515.70 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/515.70 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 515.70 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 107,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,224.34/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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