Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 509.26 and 203.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 369.03, 509.26 and 203.26 is: 280.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369.03 : 509.26 = 203.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369.03/509.26 = 203.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369.03x = 509.26 × 203.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369.03x = 103,512.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,512.19/369.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280.50
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