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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.11, 498.32 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.11, 498.32 and 203.73 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.11 : 498.32 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.11/498.32 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.11x = 498.32 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.11x = 101,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,522.37/361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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