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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 516.03 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 516.03 and 208.18 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 516.03 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/516.03 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 516.03 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 107,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424.55/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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