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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 344.82 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 344.82 and 206.64 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 344.82 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/344.82 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 344.82 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 71,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,253.60/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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