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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 347.16 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 347.16 and 202.36 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 347.16 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/347.16 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 347.16 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 70,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,251.30/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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