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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.76 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.76 and 206.27 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.76 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.76 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.76 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 101,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,229.07/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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