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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.37, 487.59 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.37, 487.59 and 206 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.37 : 487.59 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.37/487.59 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.37x = 487.59 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.37x = 100,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,443.54/353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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