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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 537.30 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 537.30 and 141.74 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 537.30 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/537.30 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 537.30 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 76,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156.90/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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