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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 486.57 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 486.57 and 205.19 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 486.57 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/486.57 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 486.57 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 99,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,839.30/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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