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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 541.42 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 541.42 and 141.48 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 541.42 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/541.42 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 541.42 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 76,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,600.10/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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