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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 347.48 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 347.48 and 141.32 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 347.48 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/347.48 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 347.48 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 49,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103.43/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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