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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.93 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.93 and 141.60 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.93 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.93 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.93 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 49,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265.50/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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