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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 484.65 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 484.65 and 201.87 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 484.65 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/484.65 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 484.65 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 97,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,836.30/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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