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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 484.73 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 484.73 and 203.74 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 484.73 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/484.73 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 484.73 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 98,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,757.87/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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