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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 536.94 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 536.94 and 141.48 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 536.94 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/536.94 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 536.94 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 75,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,966.27/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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