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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 536.79 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 536.79 and 141.27 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 536.79 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/536.79 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 536.79 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 75,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,832.32/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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