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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.85, 542.84 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.85, 542.84 and 145.40 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.85 : 542.84 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.85/542.84 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.85x = 542.84 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.85x = 78,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.94/361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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