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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 515.93 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 515.93 and 208.09 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 515.93 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/515.93 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 515.93 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 107,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,359.87/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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