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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 510.08 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 510.08 and 203.83 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 510.08 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/510.08 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 510.08 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 103,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,969.61/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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