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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.15, 537.30 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.15, 537.30 and 141.73 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.15 : 537.30 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.15/537.30 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.15x = 537.30 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.15x = 76,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151.53/358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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