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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 347.09 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 347.09 and 141.00 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 347.09 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/347.09 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 347.09 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 48,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.68/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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