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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.05 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.05 and 142.45 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.05 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.05 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.05 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 49,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722.17/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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