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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 348.68 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 348.68 and 142.15 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 348.68 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/348.68 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 348.68 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 49,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564.86/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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