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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 510.44 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 510.44 and 204.10 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 510.44 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/510.44 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 510.44 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 104,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,181.38/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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