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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 510.64 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 510.64 and 204.23 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 510.64 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/510.64 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 510.64 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 104,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,288.77/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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