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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 347.94 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 347.94 and 141.62 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 347.94 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/347.94 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 347.94 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 49,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273.52/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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