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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 517.74 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 517.74 and 207.11 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 517.74 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/517.74 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 517.74 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 107,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.10/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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