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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 510.83 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 510.83 and 204.39 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 510.83 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/510.83 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 510.83 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 104,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,405.99/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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