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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.06 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.06 and 141.73 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.06 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.06 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.06 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 49,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330.54/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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