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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 346.77 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 346.77 and 202.30 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 346.77 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/346.77 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 346.77 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 70,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151.57/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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