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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 509.42 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 509.42 and 203.38 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 509.42 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/509.42 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 509.42 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 103,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,605.84/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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