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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 489.08 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 489.08 and 206.97 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 489.08 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/489.08 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 489.08 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 101,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,224.89/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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