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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.40 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.40 and 203.80 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.40 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.40 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.40 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 100,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,962.52/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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