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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 348.51 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 348.51 and 142.04 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 348.51 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/348.51 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 348.51 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 49,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502.36/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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