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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 537.06 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 537.06 and 141.48 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 537.06 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/537.06 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 537.06 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 75,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,983.25/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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