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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.31, 497.19 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.31, 497.19 and 202.93 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.31 : 497.19 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.31/497.19 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.31x = 497.19 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.31x = 100,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,894.77/360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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