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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 486.76 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 486.76 and 205.39 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 486.76 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/486.76 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 486.76 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 99,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,973.38/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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