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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 347.13 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 347.13 and 141.04 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 347.13 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/347.13 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 347.13 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 48,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959.22/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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