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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 510.57 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 510.57 and 204.20 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 510.57 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/510.57 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 510.57 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 104,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,258.39/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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