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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 484.92 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 484.92 and 204.14 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 484.92 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/484.92 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 484.92 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 98,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989.14/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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