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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 345.99 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 345.99 and 202.32 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 345.99 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/345.99 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 345.99 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 70,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000.70/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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