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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 347.87 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 347.87 and 141.57 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 347.87 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/347.87 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 347.87 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 49,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247.25/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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