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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 537.17 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 537.17 and 141.75 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 537.17 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/537.17 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 537.17 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 76,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,143.14/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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