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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 536.87 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 536.87 and 141.43 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 536.87 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/536.87 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 536.87 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 75,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,930.81/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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