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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 345.99 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 345.99 and 206.37 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 345.99 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/345.99 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 345.99 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 71,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,401.96/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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