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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 536.73 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 536.73 and 141.40 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 536.73 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/536.73 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 536.73 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 75,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,893.62/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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