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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 349.11 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 349.11 and 142.44 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 349.11 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/349.11 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 349.11 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 49,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727.23/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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