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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.51, 498.86 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.51, 498.86 and 204.14 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.51 : 498.86 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.51/498.86 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.51x = 498.86 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.51x = 101,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,839.04/361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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