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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 510.78 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 510.78 and 204.35 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 510.78 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/510.78 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 510.78 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 104,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,377.89/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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