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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 348.22 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 348.22 and 141.81 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 348.22 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/348.22 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 348.22 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 49,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381.08/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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