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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 541.96 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 541.96 and 144.86 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 541.96 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/541.96 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 541.96 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 78,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508.33/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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