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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 348.52 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 348.52 and 142.06 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 348.52 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/348.52 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 348.52 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 49,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510.75/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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