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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 488.12 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 488.12 and 206.35 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 488.12 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/488.12 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 488.12 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 100,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,723.56/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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