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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 487.77 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 487.77 and 204.14 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 487.77 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/487.77 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 487.77 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 99,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,571.96/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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