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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 535.63 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 535.63 and 141.03 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 535.63 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/535.63 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 535.63 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 75,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,539.55/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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