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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.84, 515.86 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.84, 515.86 and 208.09 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.84 : 515.86 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.84/515.86 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.84x = 515.86 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.84x = 107,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,345.31/373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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