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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 347.25 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 347.25 and 141.11 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 347.25 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/347.25 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 347.25 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 48,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.71/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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