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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 499.08 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 499.08 and 204.26 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 499.08 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/499.08 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 499.08 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 101,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,941.06/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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