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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 495.44 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 495.44 and 203.78 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 495.44 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/495.44 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 495.44 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 100,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,960.76/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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