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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 346.26 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 346.26 and 201.94 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 346.26 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/346.26 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 346.26 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 69,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,923.74/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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