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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.67, 510.14 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.67, 510.14 and 203.89 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.67 : 510.14 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.67/510.14 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.67x = 510.14 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.67x = 104,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,012.44/369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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