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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.71 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.71 and 142.16 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.71 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.71 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.71 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 49,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570.16/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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