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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 348.77 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 348.77 and 142.25 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 348.77 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/348.77 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 348.77 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 49,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611.14/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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