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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 484.25 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 484.25 and 201.55 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 484.25 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/484.25 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 484.25 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 97,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,599.58/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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