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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 348.60 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 348.60 and 142.08 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 348.60 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/348.60 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 348.60 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 49,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529.29/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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