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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 490.23 and 205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 490.23 and 205.90 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 490.23 = 205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/490.23 = 205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 490.23 × 205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 100,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,937.13/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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