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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 537.72 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 537.72 and 141.94 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 537.72 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/537.72 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 537.72 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 76,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,323.98/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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