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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.15 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.15 and 142.48 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.15 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.15 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.15 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 49,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,745.15/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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