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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 488.37 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 488.37 and 206.50 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 488.37 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/488.37 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 488.37 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 100,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,845.96/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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