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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.69, 499.15 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.69, 499.15 and 204.26 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.69 : 499.15 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.69/499.15 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.69x = 499.15 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.69x = 101,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,957.63/361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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