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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.54 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.54 and 206.66 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.54 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.54 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.54 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 100,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,961.68/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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