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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 347.72 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 347.72 and 141.42 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 347.72 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/347.72 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 347.72 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 49,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175.16/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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