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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 348.57 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 348.57 and 142.09 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 348.57 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/348.57 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 348.57 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 49,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,528.31/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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