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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 536.40 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 536.40 and 141.21 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 536.40 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/536.40 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 536.40 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 75,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745.04/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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