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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 347.85 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 347.85 and 141.55 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 347.85 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/347.85 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 347.85 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 49,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,237.30/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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