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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 343.71 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 343.71 and 202.81 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 343.71 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/343.71 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 343.71 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 69,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,707.61/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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