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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 536.67 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 536.67 and 141.25 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 536.67 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/536.67 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 536.67 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 75,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,804.64/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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