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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 348.63 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 348.63 and 142.12 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 348.63 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/348.63 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 348.63 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 49,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,545.55/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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