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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 509.46 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 509.46 and 203.40 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 509.46 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/509.46 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 509.46 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 103,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,624.16/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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