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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 347.78 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 347.78 and 141.50 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 347.78 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/347.78 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 347.78 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 49,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.34/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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