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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 347.64 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 347.64 and 141.37 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 347.64 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/347.64 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 347.64 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 49,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145.87/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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