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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.15, 510.82 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.15, 510.82 and 204.37 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.15 : 510.82 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.15/510.82 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.15x = 510.82 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.15x = 104,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,396.28/370.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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