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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.77 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.77 and 204.35 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.77 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.77 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.77 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 104,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,374.76/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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