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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 488.63 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 488.63 and 206.73 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 488.63 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/488.63 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 488.63 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 101,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,013.45/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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