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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 516.02 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 516.02 and 208.14 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 516.02 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/516.02 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 516.02 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 107,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,404.40/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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