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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 348.01 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 348.01 and 141.67 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 348.01 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/348.01 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 348.01 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 49,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302.58/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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