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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 486.96 and 205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 486.96 and 205.51 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 486.96 = 205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/486.96 = 205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 486.96 × 205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 100,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,073.93/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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