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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.47, 348.41 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.47, 348.41 and 141.93 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.47 : 348.41 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.47/348.41 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.47x = 348.41 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.47x = 49,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449.12/252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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