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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 516.04 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 516.04 and 208.15 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 516.04 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/516.04 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 516.04 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 107,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,411.92/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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