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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.93, 485.71 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.93, 485.71 and 204.57 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.93 : 485.71 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.93/485.71 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.93x = 485.71 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.93x = 99,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,361.69/351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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