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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.86 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.86 and 145.02 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.86 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.86 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.86 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 78,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580.54/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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