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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 509.98 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 509.98 and 203.78 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 509.98 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/509.98 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 509.98 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 103,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,925.19/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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