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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 515.94 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 515.94 and 208.10 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 515.94 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/515.94 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 515.94 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 107,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,364.72/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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