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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.75, 495.09 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.75, 495.09 and 203.51 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 495.09 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/495.09 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 495.09 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 100,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.75/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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