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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.68 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.68 and 202.16 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.68 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.68 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.68 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 70,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,084.83/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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