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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 484.74 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 484.74 and 203.90 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 484.74 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/484.74 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 484.74 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 98,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,838.49/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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