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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 491.10 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 491.10 and 206.52 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 491.10 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/491.10 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 491.10 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 101,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,421.97/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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