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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 347.18 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 347.18 and 141.06 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 347.18 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/347.18 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 347.18 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 48,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972.51/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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