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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 348.96 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 348.96 and 142.37 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 348.96 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/348.96 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 348.96 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 49,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.53/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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