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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 348.84 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 348.84 and 142.27 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 348.84 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/348.84 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 348.84 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 49,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627.72/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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