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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 348.50 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 348.50 and 141.99 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 348.50 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/348.50 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 348.50 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 49,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482.56/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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