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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.89 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.89 and 141.56 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.89 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.89 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.89 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 49,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.34/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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