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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 516.03 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 516.03 and 208.16 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 516.03 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/516.03 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 516.03 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 107,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,414.22/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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