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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 510.63 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 510.63 and 204.22 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 510.63 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/510.63 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 510.63 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 104,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,277.79/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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