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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.09, 487.26 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.09, 487.26 and 205.74 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.09 : 487.26 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.09/487.26 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.09x = 487.26 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.09x = 100,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,248.87/353.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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