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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 484.75 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 484.75 and 203.94 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 484.75 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/484.75 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 484.75 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 98,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,859.92/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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