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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 347.51 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 347.51 and 141.30 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 347.51 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/347.51 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 347.51 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 49,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103.16/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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