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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 347.28 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 347.28 and 141.13 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 347.28 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/347.28 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 347.28 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 49,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,012.90/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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