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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 537.50 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 537.50 and 141.86 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 537.50 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/537.50 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 537.50 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 76,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,249.75/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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