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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 515.91 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 515.91 and 208.08 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 515.91 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/515.91 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 515.91 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 107,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,350.55/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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