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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.61, 536.61 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.61, 536.61 and 141.19 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.61 : 536.61 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.61/536.61 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.61x = 536.61 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.61x = 75,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,763.97/357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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