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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 498.80 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 498.80 and 204.10 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 498.80 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/498.80 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 498.80 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 101,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,805.17/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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