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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 516.06 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 516.06 and 208.18 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 516.06 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/516.06 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 516.06 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 107,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,429.75/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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