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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.11 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.11 and 202.66 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.11 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.11 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.11 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 70,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,345.31/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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