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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 541.73 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 541.73 and 144.88 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 541.73 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/541.73 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 541.73 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 78,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,485.84/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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