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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.27, 486.13 and 205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.27, 486.13 and 205.00 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.27 : 486.13 = 205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.27/486.13 = 205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.27x = 486.13 × 205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.27x = 99,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,654.73/352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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