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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 487.93 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 487.93 and 206.30 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 487.93 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/487.93 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 487.93 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 100,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,659.96/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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