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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 334.50 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 334.50 and 206.70 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 334.50 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/334.50 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 334.50 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 69,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,141.15/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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