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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 495.62 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 495.62 and 203.90 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 495.62 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/495.62 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 495.62 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 101,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,057.14/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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