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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 541.83 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 541.83 and 141.93 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 541.83 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/541.83 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 541.83 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 76,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,899.90/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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