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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 484.63 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 484.63 and 203.82 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 484.63 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/484.63 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 484.63 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 98,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,777.29/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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