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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 349.00 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 349.00 and 142.38 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 349.00 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/349.00 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 349.00 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 49,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,689.49/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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