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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.36 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.36 and 141.94 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.36 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.36 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.36 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 49,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446.22/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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