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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.78 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.78 and 204.36 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.78 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.78 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.78 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 104,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,382.23/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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