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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 543.05 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 543.05 and 145.61 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 543.05 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/543.05 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 543.05 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 79,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,073.51/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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