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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 498.71 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 498.71 and 206.13 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 498.71 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/498.71 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 498.71 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 102,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,799.09/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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