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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 510.95 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 510.95 and 204.47 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 510.95 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/510.95 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 510.95 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 104,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,473.95/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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