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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.12 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.12 and 206.64 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.12 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.12 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.12 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 71,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.60/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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