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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 349.04 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 349.04 and 142.40 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 349.04 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/349.04 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 349.04 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 49,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702.94/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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