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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 541.17 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 541.17 and 141.38 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 541.17 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/541.17 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 541.17 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 76,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,510.61/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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