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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.90 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.90 and 141.44 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.90 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.90 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.90 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 75,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,939.14/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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