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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 348.14 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 348.14 and 141.74 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 348.14 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/348.14 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 348.14 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 49,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,347.24/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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