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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 347.75 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 347.75 and 141.48 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 347.75 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/347.75 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 347.75 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 49,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200.02/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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