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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 536.81 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 536.81 and 141.51 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 536.81 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/536.81 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 536.81 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 75,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,963.28/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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