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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.96 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.96 and 142.34 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.96 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.96 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.96 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 49,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670.97/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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