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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.55 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.55 and 141.32 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.55 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.55 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.55 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 49,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,115.77/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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