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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 347.38 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 347.38 and 141.20 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 347.38 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/347.38 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 347.38 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 49,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,051.50/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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