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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 515.96 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 515.96 and 208.12 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 515.96 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/515.96 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 515.96 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 107,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,381.60/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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