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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.81, 499.26 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.81, 499.26 and 206.56 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.81 : 499.26 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.81/499.26 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.81x = 499.26 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.81x = 103,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,127.15/361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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