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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 488.67 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 488.67 and 206.77 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 488.67 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/488.67 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 488.67 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 101,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,042.30/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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