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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 543.46 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 543.46 and 145.74 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 543.46 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/543.46 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 543.46 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 79,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,203.86/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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