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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 339.39 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 339.39 and 202.77 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 339.39 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/339.39 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 339.39 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 68,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,818.11/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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