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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 512.81 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 512.81 and 203.54 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 512.81 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/512.81 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 512.81 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 104,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,374.27/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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