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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 379.92 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 379.92 and 202.02 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 379.92 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/379.92 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 379.92 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 76,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,751.44/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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