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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.19, 537.32 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.19, 537.32 and 141.72 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.19 : 537.32 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.19/537.32 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.19x = 537.32 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.19x = 76,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148.99/358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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