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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 488.31 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 488.31 and 206.54 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 488.31 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/488.31 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 488.31 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 100,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,855.99/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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