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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 341.94 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 341.94 and 206.27 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 341.94 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/341.94 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 341.94 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 70,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,531.96/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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