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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.99, 488.50 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.99, 488.50 and 206.53 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.99 : 488.50 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.99/488.50 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.99x = 488.50 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.99x = 100,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,888.17/353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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