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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 515.91 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 515.91 and 208.07 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 515.91 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/515.91 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 515.91 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 107,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,347.26/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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