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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 348.26 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 348.26 and 141.82 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 348.26 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/348.26 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 348.26 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 49,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.23/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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