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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 498.59 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 498.59 and 203.92 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 498.59 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/498.59 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 498.59 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 101,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,672.84/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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