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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 342.91 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 342.91 and 206.96 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 342.91 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/342.91 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 342.91 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 70,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,965.90/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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