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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.75 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.75 and 204.67 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.75 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.75 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.75 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 99,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,418.45/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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