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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.90 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.90 and 141.58 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.90 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.90 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.90 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 49,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,255.17/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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