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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 373.98 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 373.98 and 206.49 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 373.98 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/373.98 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 373.98 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 77,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,223.13/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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