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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 536.13 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 536.13 and 141.24 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 536.13 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/536.13 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 536.13 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 75,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,723.00/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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