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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 485.01 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 485.01 and 204.12 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 485.01 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/485.01 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 485.01 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 99,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,000.24/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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