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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 510.94 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 510.94 and 202.20 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 510.94 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/510.94 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 510.94 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 103,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,311.06/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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