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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.48 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.48 and 202 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.48 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.48 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.48 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 69,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,988.96/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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