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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 541.55 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 541.55 and 144.61 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 541.55 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/541.55 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 541.55 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 78,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,313.55/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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