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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.69 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.69 and 142.17 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.69 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.69 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.69 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 49,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,573.26/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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