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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 510.52 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 510.52 and 204.17 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 510.52 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/510.52 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 510.52 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 104,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,233.06/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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