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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 345.40 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 345.40 and 206.15 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 345.40 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/345.40 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 345.40 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 71,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201.97/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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