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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 346.95 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 346.95 and 202.44 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 346.95 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/346.95 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 346.95 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 70,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,236.56/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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