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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 347.96 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 347.96 and 202.51 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 347.96 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/347.96 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 347.96 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 70,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,464.76/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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