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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 499.33 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 499.33 and 206.63 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 499.33 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/499.33 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 499.33 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 103,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,176.56/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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