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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 510.02 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 510.02 and 203.83 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 510.02 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/510.02 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 510.02 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 103,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,953.81/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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