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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 339.85 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 339.85 and 202.52 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 339.85 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/339.85 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 339.85 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 68,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,826.42/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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