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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 348.48 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 348.48 and 142.02 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 348.48 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/348.48 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 348.48 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 49,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488.68/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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