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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 347.66 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 347.66 and 141.38 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 347.66 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/347.66 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 347.66 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 49,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,153.52/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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