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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 499.13 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 499.13 and 204.33 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 499.13 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/499.13 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 499.13 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 101,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,986.21/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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