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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 490.86 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 490.86 and 208.40 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 490.86 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/490.86 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 490.86 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 102,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,292.77/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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