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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 348.09 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 348.09 and 141.71 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 348.09 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/348.09 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 348.09 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 49,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327.83/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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