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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 488.39 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 488.39 and 206.51 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 488.39 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/488.39 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 488.39 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 100,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,857.42/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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