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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 347.91 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 347.91 and 141.56 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 347.91 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/347.91 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 347.91 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 49,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.40/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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