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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 347.31 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 347.31 and 141.17 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 347.31 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/347.31 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 347.31 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 49,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029.75/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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