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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.37, 542.25 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.37, 542.25 and 144.96 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.37 : 542.25 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.37/542.25 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.37x = 542.25 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.37x = 78,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,604.56/361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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