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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 510.54 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 510.54 and 204.15 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 510.54 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/510.54 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 510.54 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 104,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,226.74/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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