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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.18, 541.91 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.18, 541.91 and 144.91 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.18 : 541.91 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.18/541.91 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.18x = 541.91 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.18x = 78,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,528.18/361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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