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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 537 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 537 and 141.82 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 537 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/537 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 537 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 76,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,157.34/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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