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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 515.96 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 515.96 and 208.12 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 515.96 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/515.96 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 515.96 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 107,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,380.72/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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