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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 542.01 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 542.01 and 144.86 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 542.01 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/542.01 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 542.01 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 78,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,513.40/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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