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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 485.05 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 485.05 and 204.12 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 485.05 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/485.05 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 485.05 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 99,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,008.41/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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