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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 498.68 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 498.68 and 204.02 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 498.68 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/498.68 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 498.68 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 101,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,737.18/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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