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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 495.48 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 495.48 and 203.85 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 495.48 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/495.48 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 495.48 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 101,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,003.60/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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