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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.11, 487.20 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.11, 487.20 and 205.75 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.11 : 487.20 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.11/487.20 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.11x = 487.20 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.11x = 100,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,241.40/353.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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