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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 536.97 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 536.97 and 141.54 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 536.97 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/536.97 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 536.97 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 76,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,002.73/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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