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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 537 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 537 and 141.44 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 537 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/537 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 537 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 75,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,953.28/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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