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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 541.01 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 541.01 and 141.43 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 541.01 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/541.01 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 541.01 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 76,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,515.04/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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