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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 510.12 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 510.12 and 203.86 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 510.12 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/510.12 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 510.12 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 103,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,991.79/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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