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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 536.25 and 114.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 536.25 and 114.00 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 536.25 = 114.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/536.25 = 114.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 536.25 × 114.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 61,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,129.82/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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