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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 342.23 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 342.23 and 206.96 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 342.23 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/342.23 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 342.23 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 70,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,825.17/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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