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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.18, 542.04 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.18, 542.04 and 144.76 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.18 : 542.04 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.18/542.04 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.18x = 542.04 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.18x = 78,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.71/361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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