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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 541.70 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 541.70 and 141.95 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 541.70 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/541.70 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 541.70 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 76,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892.26/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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