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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 349.03 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 349.03 and 142.39 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 349.03 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/349.03 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 349.03 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 49,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697.15/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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