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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 484.54 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 484.54 and 203.76 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 484.54 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/484.54 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 484.54 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 98,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,729.36/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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