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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 541.64 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 541.64 and 141.84 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 541.64 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/541.64 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 541.64 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 76,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,826.22/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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