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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 542.10 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 542.10 and 141.97 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 542.10 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/542.10 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 542.10 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 76,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,963.15/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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