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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.45, 484.99 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.45, 484.99 and 204.13 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.45 : 484.99 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.45/484.99 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.45x = 484.99 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.45x = 99,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001.01/351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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