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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.37, 542.08 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.37, 542.08 and 144.95 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.37 : 542.08 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.37/542.08 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.37x = 542.08 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.37x = 78,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,575.02/361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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