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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 536.40 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 536.40 and 141.11 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 536.40 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/536.40 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 536.40 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 75,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,688.72/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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