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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 351.77 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 351.77 and 202.56 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 351.77 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/351.77 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 351.77 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 71,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254.53/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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