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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 510.60 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 510.60 and 204.23 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 510.60 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/510.60 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 510.60 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 104,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,278.82/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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