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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 541.47 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 541.47 and 144.92 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 541.47 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/541.47 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 541.47 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 78,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,469.83/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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