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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 541.35 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 541.35 and 141.54 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 541.35 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/541.35 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 541.35 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 76,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,622.68/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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