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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.65, 347.30 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.65, 347.30 and 141.14 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.65 : 347.30 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.65/347.30 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.65x = 347.30 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.65x = 49,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,017.22/251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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