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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 348.26 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 348.26 and 206.72 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 348.26 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/348.26 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 348.26 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 71,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,992.31/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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