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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.21, 510.90 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.21, 510.90 and 204.42 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.21 : 510.90 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.21/510.90 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.21x = 510.90 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.21x = 104,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,440.33/370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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