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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 346.68 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 346.68 and 206.87 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 346.68 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/346.68 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 346.68 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 71,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,715.96/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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