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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 348.44 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 348.44 and 140.48 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 348.44 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/348.44 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 348.44 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 48,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946.41/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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