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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.18 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.18 and 202.06 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.18 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.18 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.18 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 70,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,959.43/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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