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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 481.75 and 201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 481.75 and 201.73 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 481.75 = 201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/481.75 = 201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 481.75 × 201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 97,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,181.94/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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