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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 348.17 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 348.17 and 141.78 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 348.17 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/348.17 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 348.17 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 49,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362.83/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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