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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 347.36 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 347.36 and 141.20 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 347.36 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/347.36 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 347.36 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 49,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,047.23/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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