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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 349.08 and 142.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 349.08 and 142.42 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 349.08 = 142.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/349.08 = 142.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 349.08 × 142.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 49,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715.97/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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