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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 348.69 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 348.69 and 142.19 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 348.69 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/348.69 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 348.69 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 49,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578.49/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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