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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.77, 347.45 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.77, 347.45 and 141.23 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.77 : 347.45 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.77/347.45 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.77x = 347.45 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.77x = 49,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,070.36/251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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