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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 486.54 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 486.54 and 205.26 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 486.54 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/486.54 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 486.54 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 99,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,867.20/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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