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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 487.14 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 487.14 and 205.62 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 487.14 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/487.14 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 487.14 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 100,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,165.73/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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