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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 348.55 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 348.55 and 142.05 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 348.55 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/348.55 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 348.55 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 49,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,511.53/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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