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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 338.74 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 338.74 and 206.52 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 338.74 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/338.74 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 338.74 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 69,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,956.07/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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