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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 541.74 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 541.74 and 144.75 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 541.74 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/541.74 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 541.74 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 78,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,416.87/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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