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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 536.49 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 536.49 and 141.33 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 536.49 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/536.49 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 536.49 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 75,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,822.13/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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