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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.25, 484.68 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.25, 484.68 and 203.86 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.25 : 484.68 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.25/484.68 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.25x = 484.68 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.25x = 98,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,804.44/351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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