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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 537.16 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 537.16 and 141.76 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 537.16 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/537.16 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 537.16 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 76,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,147.80/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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