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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 542.93 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 542.93 and 145.53 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 542.93 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/542.93 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 542.93 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 79,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,012.60/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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