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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 484.62 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 484.62 and 203.79 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 484.62 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/484.62 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 484.62 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 98,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,760.71/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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