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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 347.56 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 347.56 and 141.34 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 347.56 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/347.56 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 347.56 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 49,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,124.13/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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