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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 510.04 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 510.04 and 203.80 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 510.04 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/510.04 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 510.04 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 103,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,946.15/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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