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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 510.99 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 510.99 and 204.50 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 510.99 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/510.99 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 510.99 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 104,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,497.97/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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