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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 495.52 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 495.52 and 203.81 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 495.52 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/495.52 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 495.52 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 100,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,992.66/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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