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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 500.18 and 205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 500.18 and 205.10 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 500.18 = 205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/500.18 = 205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 500.18 × 205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 102,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,586.92/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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