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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.70 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.70 and 202.49 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.70 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.70 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.70 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 71,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,215.73/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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