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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 376.50 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 376.50 and 202.50 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 376.50 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/376.50 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 376.50 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 76,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,241.25/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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