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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 541.33 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 541.33 and 141.47 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 541.33 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/541.33 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 541.33 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 76,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,581.96/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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