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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 488.96 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 488.96 and 206.91 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 488.96 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/488.96 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 488.96 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 101,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.71/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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