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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 541.76 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 541.76 and 144.71 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 541.76 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/541.76 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 541.76 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 78,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,398.45/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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