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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.41, 498.75 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.41, 498.75 and 206.16 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.41 : 498.75 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.41/498.75 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.41x = 498.75 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.41x = 102,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819.66/361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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