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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.53, 496.16 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.53, 496.16 and 204.25 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.53 : 496.16 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.53/496.16 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.53x = 496.16 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.53x = 101,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,339.66/359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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