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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 498.93 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 498.93 and 204.16 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 498.93 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/498.93 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 498.93 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 101,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,861.55/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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