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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 481.96 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 481.96 and 201.90 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 481.96 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/481.96 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 481.96 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 97,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,307.72/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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