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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537 and 141.68 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 76,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,082.16/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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