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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 349.83 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 349.83 and 206.94 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 349.83 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/349.83 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 349.83 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 72,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,393.82/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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