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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 536.84 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 536.84 and 141.53 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 536.84 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/536.84 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 536.84 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 75,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,978.97/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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