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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 348.60 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 348.60 and 140.58 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 348.60 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/348.60 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 348.60 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 49,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,006.72/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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