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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 484.45 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 484.45 and 203.81 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 484.45 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/484.45 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 484.45 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 98,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,732.31/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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