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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 536.61 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 536.61 and 114.28 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 536.61 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/536.61 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 536.61 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 61,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324.03/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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