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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 536.36 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 536.36 and 141.10 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 536.36 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/536.36 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 536.36 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 75,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,680.40/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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