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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.57 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.57 and 141.35 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.57 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.57 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.57 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 49,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129.02/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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