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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.39, 498.72 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.39, 498.72 and 206.14 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.39 : 498.72 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.39/498.72 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.39x = 498.72 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.39x = 102,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,806.14/361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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