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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 351.15 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 351.15 and 202.10 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 351.15 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/351.15 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 351.15 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 70,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,967.42/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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