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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 495.54 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 495.54 and 203.87 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 495.54 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/495.54 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 495.54 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 101,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,025.74/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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