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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.84 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.84 and 141.52 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.84 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.84 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.84 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 49,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,226.32/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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