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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 511.00 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 511.00 and 202.25 is: 279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 511.00 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/511.00 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 511.00 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 103,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,350.52/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.11

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