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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 541.28 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 541.28 and 141.50 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 541.28 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/541.28 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 541.28 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 76,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,592.83/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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