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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.13, 484.53 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.13, 484.53 and 203.74 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.13 : 484.53 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.13/484.53 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.13x = 484.53 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.13x = 98,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716.93/351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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