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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 347.79 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 347.79 and 141.51 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 347.79 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/347.79 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 347.79 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 49,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215.76/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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