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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 540.02 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 540.02 and 141 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 540.02 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/540.02 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 540.02 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 76,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,142.12/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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