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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 498.67 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 498.67 and 204.05 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 498.67 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/498.67 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 498.67 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 101,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,754.35/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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