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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 351.09 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 351.09 and 202.05 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 351.09 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/351.09 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 351.09 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 70,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,937.73/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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