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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 345.93 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 345.93 and 206.70 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 345.93 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/345.93 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 345.93 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 71,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,503.73/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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