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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 542.53 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 542.53 and 145.19 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 542.53 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/542.53 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 542.53 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 78,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,769.93/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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