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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 348.95 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 348.95 and 142.36 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 348.95 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/348.95 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 348.95 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 49,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676.01/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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