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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.76 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.76 and 141 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.76 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.76 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.76 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 78,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,080.16/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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