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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 509.92 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 509.92 and 203.70 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 509.92 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/509.92 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 509.92 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 103,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,870.19/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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