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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 485.69 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 485.69 and 204.59 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 485.69 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/485.69 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 485.69 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 99,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,363.87/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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