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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 518.51 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 518.51 and 209.96 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 518.51 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/518.51 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 518.51 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 108,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,865.31/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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