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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.71 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.71 and 142.11 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.71 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.71 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.71 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 76,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,413.26/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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