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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 486.06 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 486.06 and 202.87 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 486.06 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/486.06 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 486.06 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 98,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,606.84/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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