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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 536.64 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 536.64 and 141.32 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 536.64 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/536.64 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 536.64 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 75,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,837.96/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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