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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 543.77 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 543.77 and 146.07 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 543.77 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/543.77 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 543.77 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 79,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,428.30/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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