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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 498.46 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 498.46 and 203.88 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 498.46 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/498.46 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 498.46 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 101,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,623.65/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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