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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 542.13 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 542.13 and 144.88 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 542.13 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/542.13 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 542.13 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 78,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,542.44/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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