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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 485.07 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 485.07 and 202.15 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 485.07 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/485.07 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 485.07 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 98,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056.90/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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