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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 347.54 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 347.54 and 141.32 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 347.54 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/347.54 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 347.54 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 49,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112.56/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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