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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.93, 488.34 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.93, 488.34 and 206.60 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.93 : 488.34 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.93/488.34 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.93x = 488.34 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.93x = 100,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,888.60/353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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