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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.93 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.93 and 141.35 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.93 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.93 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.93 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 75,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,892.19/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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