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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 510.34 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 510.34 and 204.02 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 510.34 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/510.34 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 510.34 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 104,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.57/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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