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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 351.60 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 351.60 and 202.42 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 351.60 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/351.60 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 351.60 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 71,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,170.87/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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