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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 536.51 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 536.51 and 141.09 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 536.51 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/536.51 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 536.51 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 75,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,695.49/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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