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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 348.40 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 348.40 and 141.94 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 348.40 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/348.40 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 348.40 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 49,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451.90/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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