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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 353.34 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 353.34 and 206.70 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 353.34 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/353.34 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 353.34 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 73,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035.38/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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