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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 485.18 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 485.18 and 204.34 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 485.18 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/485.18 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 485.18 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 99,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,138.23/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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