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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 498.54 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 498.54 and 203.91 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 498.54 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/498.54 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 498.54 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 101,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,657.29/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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