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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 510.40 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 510.40 and 204.06 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 510.40 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/510.40 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 510.40 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 104,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,151.71/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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