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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 344.76 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 344.76 and 206.64 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 344.76 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/344.76 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 344.76 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 71,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241.21/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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