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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.49, 484.90 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.49, 484.90 and 204.04 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.49 : 484.90 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.49/484.90 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.49x = 484.90 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.49x = 98,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,940.74/351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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