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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 347.98 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 347.98 and 141.65 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 347.98 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/347.98 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 347.98 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 49,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290.84/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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