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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 498.78 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 498.78 and 204.06 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 498.78 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/498.78 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 498.78 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 101,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,781.05/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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