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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 515.92 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 515.92 and 208.06 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 515.92 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/515.92 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 515.92 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 107,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,342.32/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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