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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 543.73 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 543.73 and 143.10 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 543.73 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/543.73 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 543.73 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 77,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,807.94/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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