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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 347.19 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 347.19 and 141.07 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 347.19 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/347.19 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 347.19 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 48,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,978.09/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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