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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 540.90 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 540.90 and 144.21 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 540.90 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/540.90 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 540.90 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 78,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,003.19/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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