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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 509.94 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 509.94 and 203.76 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 509.94 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/509.94 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 509.94 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 103,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,905.37/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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