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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 515.95 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 515.95 and 208.11 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 515.95 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/515.95 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 515.95 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 107,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,374.35/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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