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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 348.04 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 348.04 and 140.20 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 348.04 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/348.04 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 348.04 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 48,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,795.21/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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