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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 495.98 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 495.98 and 204.20 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 495.98 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/495.98 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 495.98 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 101,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,279.12/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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