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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 536.82 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 536.82 and 141.66 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 536.82 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/536.82 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 536.82 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 76,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,045.92/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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