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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.62 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.62 and 141.40 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.62 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.62 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.62 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 49,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,153.47/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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