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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 486.86 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 486.86 and 205.53 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 486.86 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/486.86 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 486.86 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 100,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,063.31/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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