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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 486.14 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 486.14 and 204.90 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 486.14 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/486.14 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 486.14 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 99,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607.24/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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