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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.81 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.81 and 140.01 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.81 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.81 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.81 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 48,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,696.88/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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