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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.00, 342.56 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.00, 342.56 and 206.69 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.00 : 342.56 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.00/342.56 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.00x = 342.56 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.00x = 70,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,802.53/248.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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