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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 495.64 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 495.64 and 203.90 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 495.64 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/495.64 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 495.64 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 101,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,061.00/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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