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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.75, 495.08 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.75, 495.08 and 203.50 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 495.08 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/495.08 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 495.08 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 100,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,748.78/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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