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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 485.06 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 485.06 and 204.17 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 485.06 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/485.06 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 485.06 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 99,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,031.25/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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