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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 489.68 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 489.68 and 205.47 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 489.68 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/489.68 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 489.68 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 100,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,614.29/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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