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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 351.35 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 351.35 and 202.51 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 351.35 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/351.35 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 351.35 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 71,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,150.00/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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