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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 347.19 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 347.19 and 141.05 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 347.19 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/347.19 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 347.19 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 48,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972.02/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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