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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 484.85 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 484.85 and 203.95 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 484.85 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/484.85 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 484.85 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 98,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,885.16/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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