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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 347.42 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 347.42 and 141.23 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 347.42 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/347.42 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 347.42 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 49,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,065.39/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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