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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 486.13 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 486.13 and 202.93 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 486.13 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/486.13 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 486.13 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 98,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650.36/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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