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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.36 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.36 and 208.73 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.36 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.36 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.36 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 102,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,559.58/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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