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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 484.73 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 484.73 and 203.89 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 484.73 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/484.73 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 484.73 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 98,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,831.60/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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