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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 347.41 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 347.41 and 141.21 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 347.41 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/347.41 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 347.41 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 49,056.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,056.19/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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