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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 485.53 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 485.53 and 202.53 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 485.53 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/485.53 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 485.53 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 98,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,333.88/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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