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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 486.92 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 486.92 and 205.52 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 486.92 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/486.92 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 486.92 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 100,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,068.34/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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