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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 541.02 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 541.02 and 144.50 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 541.02 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/541.02 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 541.02 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 78,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,177.39/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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