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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.74, 541.25 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.74, 541.25 and 144.47 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.74 : 541.25 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.74/541.25 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.74x = 541.25 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.74x = 78,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,194.39/360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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