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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 498.18 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 498.18 and 205.76 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 498.18 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/498.18 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 498.18 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 102,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,505.52/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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