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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.85, 536.49 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.85, 536.49 and 141.59 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.85 : 536.49 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.85/536.49 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.85x = 536.49 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.85x = 75,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,961.62/357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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