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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.97 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.97 and 205.65 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.97 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.97 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.97 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 100,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,761.09/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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