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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 349 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 349 and 142.39 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 349 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/349 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 349 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 49,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694.11/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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