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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 348.78 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 348.78 and 142.22 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 348.78 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/348.78 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 348.78 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 49,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603.49/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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