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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 348.40 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 348.40 and 141.96 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 348.40 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/348.40 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 348.40 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 49,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458.86/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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