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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 486.43 and 205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 486.43 and 205.09 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 486.43 = 205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/486.43 = 205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 486.43 × 205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 99,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,761.93/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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