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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 338.67 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 338.67 and 206.44 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 338.67 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/338.67 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 338.67 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 69,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,914.19/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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