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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.99 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.99 and 140.86 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.99 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.99 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.99 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 49,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158.73/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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