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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 484.61 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 484.61 and 203.87 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 484.61 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/484.61 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 484.61 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 98,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,797.44/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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