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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 498.39 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 498.39 and 203.76 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 498.39 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/498.39 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 498.39 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 101,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,550.93/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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