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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 515.73 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 515.73 and 207.93 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 515.73 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/515.73 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 515.73 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 107,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,235.74/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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