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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.67 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.67 and 141.38 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.67 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.67 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.67 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 75,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,874.40/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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