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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.92 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.92 and 202.94 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.92 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.92 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.92 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 70,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,606.88/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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