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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 347.37 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 347.37 and 141.20 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 347.37 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/347.37 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 347.37 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 49,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048.64/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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