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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 510.11 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 510.11 and 203.83 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 510.11 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/510.11 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 510.11 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 103,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,975.34/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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